The Allstate Corporation has reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showcasing significant improvements across various performance metrics. However, the positive financial news is clouded by recent legal issues involving its subsidiary, National General, and a substantial rate increase request in California. Impressive Q2 Financial Performance Allstate’s total revenues for Q2 2024 reached $15.7 billion, marking a $1.7 billion increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by an uptick in property-liability earned premiums. The company posted a net income of $301 million attributable to…
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Allstate’s National General Accused of Forcing Unnecessary Insurance on 2 Million Cars
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil lawsuit against Allstate-owned National General, accusing the auto insurance brand of defrauding customers by force-placing unnecessary Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) on vehicles financed by Wells Fargo. This lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, addresses fraudulent activities that allegedly occurred between October 2005 and September 2016. Allstate’s National General and The Forced Placed Insurance Allegations The DOJ claims that National General, which was acquired by Allstate in early 2021, imposed CPI on borrowers who…
Read MoreCalifornia car insurance company widely accused of unfair claim denials
Residents of Southern California say National General is leaning on a loophole for denials National General policyholders in Southern California have sued their car insurance company with accusations that the insurer is using a loophole to be able to get out of paying claims. The policyholders say the insurer allegedly saves millions this way The lawsuit alleges that National General is using a loophole so that it will not be required to fulfill many of the claims that its policyholders file. According to a recent report in NBC LA, one…
Read MoreAllstate announces its agreement for SafeAuto acquisition
The insurer’s subsidiary National General will be acquiring the low-cost auto insurance carrier. Allstate has announced that it has come to an agreement for a SafeAuto acquisition through its subsidiary, National General. This purchase will help Allstate to expand a spectrum of its capabilities and distribution. Through the SafeAuto acquisition, Allstate will add the auto insurer’s capabilities and distribution to its own offering, including its 24/7 customer contact centers at SafeAuto’s 1-800 number, as well as through its website. By bringing the low-cost auto insurer into National General, it will…
Read MoreNational General to be acquired by Allstate for $4 billion
The insurance giant is making the purchase to expand its auto reach and independent agent business. Insurance giant Allstate Corp announced this week that it will purchase National General Holdings Corp for about $4 billion. This will be a cash purchase, boosting the insurer’s auto insurance business just as the pandemic crisis has made that sector highly profitable. Auto insurance claims are way down due to the smaller amount of traffic on the roads. National General shareholders will be compensated with $32 per share in cash. They will also receive…
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